Complete Guide to Ortovox Avalanche Equipment for Backcountry Skiers

Trust Your Gear: Ortovox Avalanche Safety Essentials

When it comes to snow safety, there’s no cutting corners. That’s why at Tahoe Mountain Sports, we only carry the gear we’d trust with our own lives in the backcountry. For us, that means Ortovox — a brand that’s been leading the charge in avalanche safety for over 40 years and continues to set the bar for innovation, reliability, and education.

Why Ortovox Still Leads the Pack

Ortovox has never been just about selling gear. Their entire philosophy revolves around mountain safety, responsible adventure, and building tools that help you make better decisions in the field. From transceivers with industry-leading Smart Antenna technology to airbag packs designed for comfort and customization, Ortovox continues to deliver equipment that’s smart, intuitive, and built to last.

Ortovox Gear We Love

Ortovox Diract & Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver

The world’s first avalanche beacon with voice navigation — literally guiding you step-by-step during a search. It’s intuitive, fast, and built for high-stress situations where seconds matter. Regular firmware updates ensure your beacon is always running the latest and greatest software.

Ortovox LiTRIC Airbag 

Ortovox’s next-gen LiTRIC system is lighter, faster, and USB-C rechargeable. That means no more canisters or refills, just reliable protection powered by cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re skinning uphill or dropping into a couloir, these packs balance comfort, ventilation, and safety in one sleek design.

Ortovox Pro Light Shovel & 240 Alu Probe

Fast, efficient, and built for serious backcountry travel. The Ortovox Pro Light Shovel is designed to move snow quickly without weighing you down. Featuring, a sturdy aluminum blade & shaft, non-slip step grooves, pack friendly, and an ergonomic T-grip for powerful, efficient digging when every second counts. The 240 Alu Probe deploys instantly with Ortovox’s quick-pull system and locks securely into place for precise, reliable probing.

Together, this lightweight duo forms the backbone of your avalanche safety kit: strong, packable, and ready when it matters most.

Practice Like It Matters — Because It Does

We all hope our emergency gear stays buried in our packs, but when things go sideways, you want equipment that works flawlessly. That’s why we use and recommend Ortovox, because in the mountains, dependability isn’t optional.

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Whether you’re gearing up for your first avalanche course or updating a well-loved kit, the TMS crew can help you choose the right gear for your terrain, goals, and comfort level.
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Stay safe. Stay smart. See you in the skintrack.

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